{"product_id":"por-sala-tan-1018","title":"Por Sala Tan","description":"\u003cp\u003ePST06\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePhra Pikanet\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePor Sala Tan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMainstream Artifact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preparation gives this piece a gentler emphasis upon \u003cstrong\u003eMetta, auspiciousness, smooth dealings and favourable progress\u003c\/strong\u003e, while preserving the central Phra Pikanet character of removing obstacles and supporting successful completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan regards \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Pikanet as especially important during consecration and ritual work\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, whenever he receives sacred material that he considers particularly suitable, he may reserve a portion and carve it into Phra Pikanet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces are not created as a standard production batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to his luksits, Por Sala Tan values the presence of Phra Pikanet during ceremony because of the traditional association with \u003cstrong\u003eclearing obstacles, allowing ritual work to proceed smoothly and supporting successful completion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also why examples of his hand-carved Phra Pikanet are relatively difficult to encounter. They appear only when suitable material becomes available and Por Sala Tan decides that a Phra Pikanet should be made from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Pikanet\u003c\/strong\u003e was carved by Por Sala Tan from old \u003cstrong\u003eGraduk Chang Graden\u003c\/strong\u003e received from a wandering practitioner who had travelled through Cambodia in search of deeper occult knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring that journey, the practitioner was directed to travel north and seek Por Sala Tan for further learning. Upon meeting him, he presented the old Graduk Chang Graden as a gesture of respect for Por Sala Tan’s wicha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan subsequently divided the material and carved it into several individual sacred forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this particular piece, he chose \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Pikanet\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the deity’s important place within his ritual work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving was finished with \u003cstrong\u003ered lacquer and Burmese wax\u003c\/strong\u003e, then soaked in \u003cstrong\u003eNaman Wan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts traditional emphasis therefore centres upon \u003cstrong\u003eremoving obstacles, opening pathways, successful completion, wisdom, Metta, auspicious beginnings and smoother human relationships\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhra Pikanet\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Thai form of \u003cstrong\u003eGanesha\u003c\/strong\u003e, the elephant-headed deity widely associated with wisdom, auspicious beginnings and the removal of obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin Thailand, Phra Pikanet occupies an important position in both Brahmanic and Buddhist-influenced ceremonial traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is commonly invoked before important undertakings because of his traditional role in \u003cstrong\u003eclearing obstructions before work begins\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extends naturally into ritual practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a consecration, ceremony or important undertaking to succeed, the process must first proceed without unnecessary interruption, confusion or obstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why Por Sala Tan regards Phra Pikanet as an \u003cstrong\u003eimportant and essential presence in consecration work\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than treating the image only as a prosperity charm, he places particular importance upon its ritual function: \u003cstrong\u003eopen the path first, then allow the work to reach completion properly\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation of this artifact is an old piece of \u003cstrong\u003eGraduk Chang Graden\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material was presented to Por Sala Tan by a wandering practitioner who had travelled into Cambodia seeking higher learning and occult knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his journey, he was advised to continue north and find Por Sala Tan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen they eventually met, the practitioner offered the Graduk Chang Graden as a sign of respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan later used sections of the old material to produce several different sacred artifacts, depending upon the character he considered appropriate for each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis section was selected for \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Pikanet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter carving, the surface was treated with \u003cstrong\u003ered lacquer mixed with Burmese wax\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was then immersed in \u003cstrong\u003eNaman Wan\u003c\/strong\u003e, an auspicious herbal preparation rather than a spirit-oriented or attraction-heavy substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRitual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan’s approach to this piece reflects the ritual role he assigns to Phra Pikanet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever suitable sacred material is available, he may create a Phra Pikanet specifically because he considers the deity important in \u003cstrong\u003econsecration ceremonies and the successful completion of ritual work\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving was first completed from the Graduk Chang Graden before being treated with red lacquer and Burmese wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artifact was then soaked in \u003cstrong\u003eNaman Wan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaman Wan is traditionally prepared from \u003cstrong\u003eauspicious herbs, fragrant flowers, pollen and sacred woods\u003c\/strong\u003e, with formulas varying according to lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts character is generally associated with \u003cstrong\u003eMetta, goodwill, good fortune and smoother dealings\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than the stronger Saneh emphasis of Tid Jai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it especially appropriate for the Phra Pikanet form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished artifact therefore combines \u003cstrong\u003eobstacle-clearing symbolism with auspicious herbal preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a distinctly balanced ritual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal traditional quality of Phra Pikanet is \u003cstrong\u003eKhachat Upsak — the removal of obstacles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is traditionally approached at the beginning of important work, especially where delays, confusion or repeated complications may prevent progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artifact is also associated with \u003cstrong\u003ePoet Thang — opening the way\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating better conditions for opportunities and allowing plans to move forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Naman Wan treatment adds further emphasis upon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetta and goodwill\u003c\/strong\u003e, encouraging smoother relations with people involved in an undertaking; \u003cstrong\u003eauspiciousness and good fortune\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly at the beginning of something new; \u003cstrong\u003ebusiness rapport\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting calmer negotiations and favourable interaction; and \u003cstrong\u003ewisdom and judgement\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting Phra Pikanet’s broader association with knowledge and clear thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall character of this version is therefore not aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is about \u003cstrong\u003eremoving what obstructs progress and creating conditions in which things can proceed smoothly\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModern Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Phra Pikanet is particularly suitable for people beginning something important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be carried before \u003cstrong\u003estarting a business, launching a project, attending a major meeting, changing jobs, taking examinations or beginning a significant personal undertaking\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusinesspeople may connect strongly with its combination of \u003cstrong\u003eobstacle-clearing and Naman Wan Metta\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially where progress depends upon cooperation from clients, partners or superiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor ritual practitioners, its role is even clearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhra Pikanet may be placed or invoked before consecration as a symbolic request that \u003cstrong\u003ethe ceremony proceeds smoothly, unforeseen obstacles are removed and the work reaches proper completion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artifact is a three-dimensional \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Pikanet carving made from old Graduk Chang Graden\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front depicts the elephant-headed deity seated in a composed posture, with the trunk descending prominently through the centre of the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface carries a deep brown-red tone from the \u003cstrong\u003ered lacquer and Burmese wax preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e, with aged gold remaining across selected raised areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse continues the full carved form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example was \u003cstrong\u003esoaked in Naman Wan and was not smeared with Tid Jai\u003c\/strong\u003e, distinguishing it from other Por Sala Tan relic carvings that were prepared more strongly for Saneh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artifact is presently protected within a fitted silver casing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Phra Pikanet can comfortably be carried alone when the principal intention is \u003cstrong\u003esmooth progress, auspicious beginnings and removal of obstacles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor business use, it pairs naturally with a wealth artifact, while a \u003cstrong\u003eSalika\u003c\/strong\u003e may be added where speech, negotiation and customer relations are particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may also be paired with a respected monk image or Buddha amulet for a more devotional arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes this piece from some of the other Graduk Chang carvings by Por Sala Tan is the \u003cstrong\u003eabsence of Tid Jai\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePor Sala Tan deliberately treated this Phra Pikanet differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than preparing it as an attraction-heavy piece, he soaked it in \u003cstrong\u003eNaman Wan\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the artifact a softer and more auspicious character centred upon Metta, good fortune and smooth progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fits closely with how Por Sala Tan regards Phra Pikanet within his own ritual practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever he has suitable sacred material, he may carve a Phra Pikanet because he considers the deity \u003cstrong\u003eimportant to the proper flow of consecration itself\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is also why these pieces remain relatively uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, the character of this example is especially clear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhra Pikanet clears the obstacle, while Naman Wan helps the path ahead unfold with goodwill and smoother circumstances.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default 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